Geneva built nearly 4,000 new homes last year – but it’s still not enough.
The number is almost double the average over the last ten years.
Throughout the canton, there are a quarter of a million housing units. But that’s not enough to cope with the increase in population.
Middle income families are struggling the most to find a suitable place to live.
The recently retired head of the Geneva Cantonal Bank, Blaise Goetschin, says demand is simply outstripping supply.
Federal Council lauches fight against 10 million vote
Justice Minister Beat Jans has launched the federal government’s campaign against the Swiss People's Party initiative known as “No to a 10 Million Switzerland.”
Calls to reinstate domestic violence cash
Geneva politicians are urging the cantonal government to rethink planned cuts to projects tackling domestic violence.
Neighbouring France swings right
Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew
Swiss International Air Lines is offering thousands of cabin crew a payout to leave, as it looks to cut costs and reduce overstaffing.
Series of farm shop thefts solved
Police say they’ve solved a series of burglaries targeting farms and self-service shops across eight cantons.
People are mainly annoyed by noise
Noise is the leading cause of neighbour disputes in Switzerland, according to a new study by ImmoScout24.
